Forever by Your Side

as a victim of the impression of almost fa

ked Mario to help you bring it down instead of risking yourself

t want to bother anyone,"

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embarrassed Jeanne even more. She looked down with guilt for having stepped on him, and upon noticing this, the

vite me for a coffee, and I

uy some books or maybe some sweets afterward, so she just clung to the book in her hands and sighed, nodding. As al

still didn't know, placed one on his and paid Mario for both books, all under the astonished gaze

nvite you for a book. It's only fair

ss the street, and they approached to make their order. It wasn't unt

for you?" t

menu," the person ta

ed red. She had never been on a date, never even had her first kiss, and this boy was the only man outside of her circle with who

kind, though no one knew it. He couldn't help but think what a coincidence

but was interrupted by a phone call. Jeanne watched him leave to answer the call a

notice when the boy returned and touched her shoulder, start

d. Is everything alright?" she a

. It's hard to catch

pay for the coffee so we can leave," she of

te it. Don't you think? Or is it too sweet for you? Sorry

e. I love sweet things, even though I c

asked, concerned about the

omething I have to be careful with, so

checking the time on his phone

e or number. Jeanne felt disappointed but also intrigued. She wanted to see him aga

finished her drink, she went to pay. But as soon as she reached the counter, the person who had taken her order informed her that her mystery

h great happiness, quickl

king a couple of blocks until the rain started pouring down heavily, causing the girl to run to her house, trying to cover the c

t guy to dare touch her things. He wanted to offer to drive Jeanne home, but Cheng persuaded him not to, as it would be strange and it was better to first gather more information about the bookstore guy to